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Nature connects us. Stories bring that connection to life.

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Rethink Outside helps funders and partners share a more powerful story about how nature and time outside strengthens our communities.

We develop, test, and share narrative frameworks and stories that bring new partners to the table and grow the movement for equitable access to the outdoors.

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Narrative in Action

Point Bonita YMCA Delivers Meaningful Experiences in the Outdoors Every Child Deserves

Point Bonita YMCA is at-the-ready to welcome more students to their first outdoor education experience.

Breaking Down Barriers

Through Rippleffect, students experience the power of the outdoors.

Challenged to Succeed

Environmental Traveling Companions helps people discover paths forward they didn’t know existed.

Creating a World Where More People See Themselves as Scientists

Ocean Discovery Institute’s science curriculum creates life-long opportunities for more students in the San Diego Unified School District.

Kansas Students Learn, Cope and, Heal Through Environmental Education

An alternative high school in Kansas partnered with environmental educators to Rethink Outside for students often left behind.

Thanks to our sponsors for financially supporting Rethink Outside

Rethink Outside photos courtesy of Big City Mountaineers, Children & Nature Network, Education Outside, Life Lab, Lincoln Park Zoo, NatureBridge, National Park Service, National Park Trust, Ocean Discovery Institute, Pie Ranch, Tiny Trees, and YES. Website by Weirdesign.com.